Earth Day Photo Contest

Bing is hosting an Earth Day photo contest for students. There are monetary prizes. The contest starts March 29th. April 11th is the deadline.

https://www.earthdayphotocontest.com/

FREE RESOURCES from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Here's a link to free resources. http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/resources/SPT--Home.php

Info on Using Library's YOUmedia Space

http://youmediachicago.org/18-high-school-workshops/pages/22-overview-reservation-policy

The Harold Washington Library now has a floor dedicated to digital media specifically for youths. As part of their initiative, teachers are invited to bring students to the library to learn about what is being offered and other resources that are now accessible.

Besides the link to the field trip information, you should take some time to review the website and the programs being offered to teens.

Chicago Humanities Festival Opportunity for Students

Hey high school teachers-do you have a student who's full of ideas? Helpful and energetic? The Chicago Humanities Festival's Youth Advisory Council is looking for new members for the 2010-11 school year. Council members get to weigh in with ideas for CHF programs, promote the spring and fall festivals to their schools, peers,and communities, and gain an understanding of arts and nonprofit administration.This year's council has 6 members who meet with Festival staff on a monthly basis.

The council is open to students who will be in grades 9-12 during the next school year. The commitment is approximately 1 hour per month, September through May, and students can receive community service credit for time served on the council.

Teachers and students interested in learning more about the council may call 312.661.1028 ext. 17 or contact Associate Director, Marketing & Communications Jara Kern at jarak@chfestival.org.

Readability Website

This tool can be used to determine the reading level of a news article, website, or any non-grade level labeled text you would like to use with your students. Enter the text where indicated. The readability explanations are straightforward.

http://www.readabilityformulas.com/free-readability-formula-assessment.php

Essential Question (from Trent)

Another possible essential question:

How do banks make money?

Trivia Question

Trivia question you could share with your students:

List all the state abbreviations that are also periodic table element abbreviations.